Butcher Specialist

Butcher Specialist

We’re currently looking for a full-time Butcher to join our vibrant and bustling Food Halls team. The Butcher will be a product expert and be responsible for producing exceptional products and service to delight our customers whilst being a brand ambassador for Harrods.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate cuts, trims, bones, ties, and grinding of meats, using butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, such as electric grinder and band saw. You’ll portion and prepare meat, and be able to break down a forequarter, mid and hind quarter of beef into primal cuts. You’ll guarantee that the produce is stored correctly at all times and carry out temperature checks on the product, recording data in line with food safety standards.

By demonstrating passion and energy for every sale, you’ll ensure that every opportunity to satisfy the customer has been explored. You’ll increase sales by selecting products to meet customer requirements whilst highlighting the features and benefits of the product. You’ll also work closely with the buying team to ensure that customer needs and expectations are being met with the products being stocked.

About You

With previous experience working in a fast-paced restaurant, sales environment or kitchen environment, you’ll have a great knowledge of margins, discounts, waste and shrink to ensure the business is maximising profit from every sale. You’ll be aware what the latest trends are in the market and what our direct competitors are offering. You’ll be accountable for consistently delivering exceptional customer service.

You’ll also
- Have excellent merchandising skills and product offering to maintain freshness and customer appeal.
- Be a good team player.
- Be energetic and proactive when approaching customers.
- Exceptional communication skills to confidently convey the story of the product to the customer through exceptional product knowledge.
- Be reliable, hardworking and customer focused.
- Have high attention to detail.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Additional Information:
Time Type:
Permanent

Department:
Food Hall (Matthew Dorrington)